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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.
Facts About Canned Foods
Relying more on canned foods, which come pre-cleaned, chopped and cooked, and easily portioned, can help you quickly assemble delicious and nutritious meals. B…
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Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian, Spicy or Not …A Chili Flavor for Every Taste
The autumn season brings crisp days, chilly evenings and lots of football! In our house, a favorite dish we enjoy while watching the game is a hearty bowl of…
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Celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month so I thought it would be an ideal time to explore the different types of vegetarian diets, their benefits and how meatle…
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How do I prepare a healthy meal plan?
We have developed some well-balanced weekly menus based on 2,000 calories. Simply adjust them to meet your 3,000 calorie needs by eating slightly larger porti…
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About The Buzz: Should You Take Dietary Supplements?
TheBUZZ Should you take dietary supplements?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Companies that sell dietary supplements make all sorts of claims about their products�…
4 min read
Tricks for Treats!
Halloween is a time to dress up, be spooky and eat candy. It can be tempting to give into the candy and sweet treats of the day. But, there are fun ways to se…
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Where can I find information on proper portion sizes like 1/2 cup of a vegetables, grains, etc. for my age and weight?
USDA replaced the food pyramid with the MyPlate healthy eating concept. This guide will help you understand portion sizes for the different food groups. Below…
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5 Apples to Try During National Apple Month
This week, I welcome Brianna Shales of Stemilt Growers, back for National Apple Month. Autumn is busy time of year for Stemilt and Brianna has agreed to shar…
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About The Buzz: Are Fruits And Vegetables Really THAT Good For You?
TheBUZZ Are fruits and vegetables really THAT good for you?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Every day, it seems there’s new information about how to stay healthy.…
4 min read
Fall for Root Vegetables!
Fall is a time of year when many people look forward to savoring the season’s best flavors. For many that may mean anything apple or pumpkin flavored but for…
3 min read
What are your views on the nutritional benefits of juicing?
Check out our About the Buzz article on the nutritional benefits of 100% juice > 100% Fruit Juice or Whole Fruit?
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